Tag: australia day
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AUSTRALIA DAY ACTIVITIES ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
North Coast Australia Day activities were in full swing today at the Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club. While it was a day of celebration for some, things looked a little different in Byron Bay.
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JIM FRAZIER LOOKING BACK AT LIFE BEHIND THE LENS
He’s won an Emmy, Academy Award and worked with some of Hollywood’s best directors. But being named Taree’s Australia Day ambassador means more to Jim Frazier. The cinematographer used the occasion to look back on his life behind the lens.
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RECORD FIELD TEES OFF IN AUSTRALIA DAY CHARITY GOLF EVENT IN TAREE
A record field of players have taken part in the annual Australia Day charity golf day in Taree. But making par wasn’t the name of the game – the day focused on raising important funds for charity.
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AUSTRALIA DAY | CITIZENS CELEBRATED AND HUNDREDS GATHER FOR PROTEST IN LISMORE
The Northern Rivers hosted several Australia Day ceremonies, as we celebrated some of our most exceptional citizens. Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered for an Invasion Day protest in the Lismore CBD.
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COOPERS SHOOT WOMAN AWARDED AOM FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Australia Day Celebrations continued on the Far North Coast today, with local firefighters honoured for their service. Ballina Shire Council welcomed an Australian sporting icon and Officer of the Order of Australia to their celebrations as a special guest. For more information about the Save Indonesian Endangered Species Fund or to date, visit http://www.siesfund.org/donate.html
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WINDY CONDITIONS AS BYRON BAY HOSTS AUSTRALIA DAY PADDLE
Paddlers braved blue bottles and windy conditions, during today’s Australia Day paddle at Byron Bay. A seasoned pro recording the fastest individual time.
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CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATES AUSTRALIA DAY
The Central Coast celebrated Australia Day in true-blue style. Nearly 160 people from across the globe were welcomed into the fold as citizens, while for some it was a chance to soak up the best natural beauty on offer.
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NOD FOR COASTIES IN AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Six Central Coast residents have been named on the Australia Day Honours list. Spanning sport, frontline services, and community-based volunteering, people from all walks of life have been recognised.